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CAA: BJP workers create ruckus at Bengaluru college

CAA: BJP workers create ruckus at Bengaluru college

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

A group of BJP workers had put up a poster 'India Supports CAA' on the wall of Jyothi Nivas College near Koramangala. This was opposed by girl students, who said they would not allow any such poster to be put up on the college property.

Pather Panchali@70: Beautiful, Broken People

Pather Panchali@70: Beautiful, Broken People

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Seventy years after Pather Panchali released on August 26, 1955, we finally get it. Shuttling between the village of Boral and a studio in Calcutta, caught between worrying about the next purse of funds and wondering which item to mortgage next, Satyajit Ray was explaining Indians to themselves, discovers Sreehari Nair.

Air India crash: Families endure painful wait for loved ones' bodies

Air India crash: Families endure painful wait for loved ones' bodies

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

More than 30 hours have passed since the horrific crash of Air India's London-bound flight in Meghaninagar area of Ahmedabad shortly after its take-off from the city airport snuffed out the lives of 265 people, including 241 passengers and 12 crew members.

J-K pharma student thrashed in Nagpur; Fadnavis's intervention sought

J-K pharma student thrashed in Nagpur; Fadnavis's intervention sought

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

A student from Jammu and Kashmir studying at a pharmacy college in Nagpur was thrashed by a group of local residents, prompting police to investigate the incident. The student, who ruled out a hate motive, said he was attacked by "anti-social elements" after being questioned about his origin. The J&K Students Association has called for action against the perpetrators.

What You Must Know About The CEC

What You Must Know About The CEC

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

As an IAS officer in Kerala, Gyanesh Kumar -- who the Congress described as Amit Shah's 'right hand man' -- had a good working equation with the state's Congress and Left leaders.

Karnataka police bans protests near schools, colleges in Bengaluru

Karnataka police bans protests near schools, colleges in Bengaluru

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The official order read, 'Kamal Pant, IPS, Commissioner of Police and Additional District Magistrate, Bengaluru City, hereby prohibit any gathering, agitation or protest of any type within the area of 200 metres radius from the gate(s) of the Schools, PU Colleges, Degree Colleges or other similar Educational Institutions in Bengaluru City, for a period of two weeks with immediate effect i.e. from 9-2-2022 to 22-2-2022.'

7 Blasts, 11 Minutes: When Mumbai's Heart Was Bombed

7 Blasts, 11 Minutes: When Mumbai's Heart Was Bombed

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Nineteen years later, remembering how terror struck Mumbai's lifeline on July 11, 2006.

Foreign Degree Loses Sheen As Students Question Return On Investment

Foreign Degree Loses Sheen As Students Question Return On Investment

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

The foreign degree no longer sells itself, families are doing the math, and for many, the numbers just don't add up.

ED to quiz Naveen Patnaik's MLA in college land irregularities case

ED to quiz Naveen Patnaik's MLA in college land irregularities case

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

The probe agency has issued summons to Samal and his son Prayaskanti in connection with Barapada Engineering College land irregularities, they added.

Govt official, 2-year-old girl among 5 killed in Pak shelling in J-K

Govt official, 2-year-old girl among 5 killed in Pak shelling in J-K

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Raj Kumar Thapa, additional district development commissioner, Rajouri, and his two staff members were seriously injured when an artillery shell hit his official residence in Rajouri town, the officials said.

After 10 Years, Kartik Becomes An Engineer

After 10 Years, Kartik Becomes An Engineer

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

'From sitting in the backbench to standing on the stage for my convocation -- what a journey it's been.'

'Son Scored 99.49 In JEE. What To Do Next?'

'Son Scored 99.49 In JEE. What To Do Next?'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

rediffGURUS who are career counsellors and JEE experts are currently helping counsel engineering aspirants to prepare for upcoming entrance examinations to secure a good college.

Another fake doctor surfaces in MP, this time with BJP links

Another fake doctor surfaces in MP, this time with BJP links

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Police have registered a cheating case against an alleged bogus doctor, who had also served as Bharatiya Janata Party Jabalpur medical cell's co-convener, after a complaint that he worked in a government hospital in Jabalpur on a fake degree, officials said.

'You Can Hear Her Parents Cry Bitterly In The Night'

'You Can Hear Her Parents Cry Bitterly In The Night'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

'They are in a very bad state. They have to be forced into eating.'

Rupani cremated with full state honours; Shah leads tributes

Rupani cremated with full state honours; Shah leads tributes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Thousands of people gathered along the entire route of the funeral procession to give a poignant send-off to the late BJP leader at his hometown, where his mortal remains were flown from Ahmedabad four days after the tragedy.

MP: Stray dog seen carrying dead newborn in its mouth

MP: Stray dog seen carrying dead newborn in its mouth

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

A stray dog was found carrying a dead newborn child in its mouth in a bustling area of Rewa city in Madhya Pradesh, prompting the police to launch a probe to find out those who dumped the baby, an official said on Thursday.

Aligarh boy forced to urinate on Pak flag, 3 booked

Aligarh boy forced to urinate on Pak flag, 3 booked

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

A video showing a mob surrounding a schoolboy and forcing him to urinate on a Pakistani flag in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, has prompted police to launch a probe and book three people. The incident has been condemned by the Samajwadi Party, which sees it as an attempt to incite communal discord. Police are investigating both this incident and a separate report of a fruit juice vendor's shop being ransacked.

Vatican releases Pope Francis's images, announces funeral

Vatican releases Pope Francis's images, announces funeral

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

The Pope's funeral is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Square, to be led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals.

Is your college the best in the city?

Is your college the best in the city?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

We invite readers to review their colleges -- if you think yours is the best, prove it!

ED conducts multi-state raids in Bihar constable recruitment 'scam'

ED conducts multi-state raids in Bihar constable recruitment 'scam'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

The agency seized documents like answer sheets, OMR codes, hand-written notes related to IDs and names of candidates apart from their education certificates, the sources said.

IITs, IIMs Lose Grip on Unicorn Growth

IITs, IIMs Lose Grip on Unicorn Growth

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

BITS has produced 10 startup unicorn founders in the US.

'Companies Will Be More Powerful Than Nations'

'Companies Will Be More Powerful Than Nations'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'If you align your ambition with India's rise, the peak of your careers will unfold alongside the peak of India's power.'

What C P Radhakrishnan's Choice Means For Modi, BJP

What C P Radhakrishnan's Choice Means For Modi, BJP

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

By naming a sworn swayamsevak for vice president, the Modi-Shah duo have sent out a clear and positive message to Nagpur, where the RSS headquarters is located, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

Kerala: The Puzzled Book Of Questions

Kerala: The Puzzled Book Of Questions

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Can a culture survive as a way of life, even as the language and writing at its core, alter with time? Can we be rational and Malayalee or do we have to necessarily be religious and proudly cultural to be Malayalee? asks Shyam G Menon.

Centre To Boost States' Heatwave Plans

Centre To Boost States' Heatwave Plans

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

About 57 per cent of Indian districts, home to 76 per cent of the country's population, are currently at high to very high risk from extreme heat.

Sirens, blackouts in border states as Pak attack foiled

Sirens, blackouts in border states as Pak attack foiled

Rediff.com9 May 2025

People in several districts of Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Gujarat spent an anxious night as authorities enforced blackouts amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan.

Two arrested for assaulting Army officer in Kochi

Two arrested for assaulting Army officer in Kochi

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Two individuals have been arrested in Kochi, India for allegedly assaulting an Army officer at an NCC cadet camp held at KMM College. The incident occurred last week amidst tensions after over 60 cadets reportedly suffered from suspected food poisoning. The accused, identified as Nishad and Navas, were taken into custody from their residences and their arrest was recorded after NCC officials identified them. They were charged with multiple offenses, including criminal trespass, wrongful restraint, criminal intimidation, and causing hurt by dangerous means.

Erstwhile royal family member Arvind Singh Mewar dies at 81

Erstwhile royal family member Arvind Singh Mewar dies at 81

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Arvind Singh Mewar, a member of the erstwhile royal family of Mewar and the chairman of the HRH group of hotels, died early Sunday in Udaipur after a prolonged illness. Mewar, 81, was a descendant of Rajput king Maharana Pratap and was ill for a long time. He is survived by his wife, son, and two daughters. The funeral will take place on Monday. Mewar was known for his career in the hospitality industry and for his involvement in sports, including cricket and polo. He was also an avid pilot and a philanthropist. He was the younger son of Bhagwant Singh Mewar and Sushila Kumari. His elder brother Mahendra Singh Mewar died in November last year. There have been conflicts and issues between his descendants regarding the leadership of the house of Mewar and a property dispute.

Azerbaijan denies entry to Indian tourist who escaped Tehran

Azerbaijan denies entry to Indian tourist who escaped Tehran

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

After a perilous 500-km road journey out of conflict-torn Tehran, stranded Indian tourist Falguni Dey reached Iran's Astara border with Azerbaijan on Tuesday evening, but his ordeal is far from over.

Pak shelling toll rises to 7 in J-K, more than 25 hurt

Pak shelling toll rises to 7 in J-K, more than 25 hurt

Rediff.com11 May 2025

The casualties were reported hours before India and Pakistan agreed to end hostilities, which soared after the Indian Armed Forces hit terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir earlier this week in response to the Pahalgam attack.

Air India's Crew Killed In Line Of Duty

Air India's Crew Killed In Line Of Duty

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

All the 12 cabin crew members, including two pilots, on board the ill-fated London-bound Air India flight were killed in the Ahmedabad air crash on Thursday.

'Land Dispute May Be Behind Khemka's Killing'

'Land Dispute May Be Behind Khemka's Killing'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

The killings of Gopal Khemka and his son Gunjan, seven years apart, bear a striking resemblance, reports M I Khan.

The Courage Of A Soldier's Wife

The Courage Of A Soldier's Wife

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'Please don't worry about casualties. It is a professional hazard beyond our control,' wrote Kargil Hero Major Padmapani Acharya in his last letter from the battlefield.

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Considering the competition, engineering aspirants should ideally consider taking a minimum of five to seven entrance exams to maximise their chances of success and broaden their options when it comes to college, says rediffGURU Nayagam PP.

5-year-old daughter's sketch reveals father killing mother

5-year-old daughter's sketch reveals father killing mother

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The victim's daughter told the family members that her father had strangled her mother and even attempted to depict the incident through a drawing.

How Tamil Nadu Is Becoming A Global Hub

How Tamil Nadu Is Becoming A Global Hub

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

After Chennai, it is Coimbatore, Madurai, and Tiruchirappalli, that are emerging as manufacturing hubs. Coimbatore is India's top Tier-II city in terms of the number of GCCs, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield.

From Rs 600 To $300: Varun Chakravathy's Wild Journey

From Rs 600 To $300: Varun Chakravathy's Wild Journey

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'After I am done with cricket, my first goal is to direct a movie.'

Shuks' Space Flight: 'A Leapfrog Moment For India'

Shuks' Space Flight: 'A Leapfrog Moment For India'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'You can imagine for India what Shuks means not just to the billions of people in India but the entire Indian diaspora around the world.'

PIX: Thousands bid farewell to Pope Francis

PIX: Thousands bid farewell to Pope Francis

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

World leaders and tens of thousands of faithful gathered at St Peter's Square in the Vatican City on Saturday to honor Pope Francis in a poignant farewell.

Mosques covered for 'Laat Saheb' Holi procession in UP town

Mosques covered for 'Laat Saheb' Holi procession in UP town

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

The city of Shahjahanpur in India celebrates Holi with a unique procession called "Laat Saheb," where revellers hurl footwear at a man impersonating a British Lord. The tradition dates back to the 18th century and has evolved over time. The procession involves a seven-kilometer route, prayers at a temple, and a symbolic bribe offered to the police. The event is marked by strict security measures, including barricades, CCTV cameras, and the covering of mosques with tarpaulins. The procession is seen as a way to commemorate the city's history of freedom fighters and to discourage the British colonizers.